ROWING HANDBOOK 2018 2019 - Christchurch Girls High School - CGHS Rowing
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Christchurch Girls High School
Te Kuro o Hine Wairoa
2018 – 2019
ROWING
HANDBOOK
CGHS ROWERS TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE
THEIR BEST & EXCEED THEIR EXPECTATIONS
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WELCOME TO THE 2018-2019 ROWING
SEASON
We are looking forward to the season ahead and welcome back our return
rowers and their families. We also extend a warm welcome to our novice
rowers and their families. We hope you enjoy yourselves and look forward to
seeing you at regattas and gatherings over the season
We are really pleased to introduce our new head coach, David Lindstrom.
David has an enormous amount of coaching experience and was a NZ
Olympic Rower at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. He was a junior selector and
convenor at Rowing NZ. We are lucky to have obtained his services and
along with our returned coaches of Richard, Dave, Jacinda and Grace
This year we will be doing things a little different and holding camps for the
entire squad at our Lodge at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel. Traditionally we have
held separate camps for our return and senior rowers, but our coach works to
an ‘inclusive’ structure, and the entire squad will be participating.
WE HAVE A LOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SEASON!
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OUR AIM
To provide a winning environment, resources and coaching that enables the
CGHS rowing girls to give the sport of rowing their best and achieve results
beyond their personal expectations whilst developing life skills in the process.
OUR CULTURE
TEAM FIRST
We always think how our actions will affect the team
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Every day we bring the right attitude to training and race day
COMMITMENT
To training and each other, both on and off the water
RESPECT
We respect each other and our competitors
TRUST
We trust each other to put the team first
FOR OUR CREW
FOR OUR SCHOOL
FOR OURSELVES
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THE 3 C’S
Rowing is a fantastic sport that requires commitment in both time and effort
Commitment from the rowers to be at every training session and to
work their best at every training session
Commitment from the coaches to set and implement a productive
and inclusive training programme
Commitment by the parents and care givers to ensure their
daughters get to training and are kept in good health and to provide
support at regattas as lodge parents and any other help that may be
required during regattas.
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STRUCTURE
The CGHS Rowing Club is administered through the school and belongs to
the Canterbury Rowing Club (CRC). It is affiliated through them to the
Canterbury Rowing Association (CRA) and New Zealand Rowing
Catherine McDermott is the CGHS teacher in charge (TIA) of rowing. She is
the go between, support and number 1 contact for the girls and their
whanau with any questions.
CGHS Rowing is run by an enthusiastic committee comprising of parents, the
head coach and Catherine (TIA)
CHAIRMAN Julian Bowden julian.bowden@mainland.co.nz
TREASURER Ian Watson ian.watson@craigsip.com
SECRETARY David King daviejking@gmail.com
ACCOMODATION James Hill james.hill@mpi.govt.nz
David Cody-Mandell & Johnny david.codym@designflow.co.nz
TRANSPORT
Chapman jonathon.chapman@verkerks.co.nz
FUNDRAISING Michaela Jamieson, Jodie White & grey.michaela@xtra.co.nz
Jackie Kitson
SPONSORSHIP Tania McLeod & Ian Watson tinky08@windowslive.com
REGATTA Rob Morris, Aaron White & Grant
SUPPORT Keenan rob@inovo.nz
SCHOOL LIASON Catherine McDermott mdc@cghs.school.nz
Karen Watson, Angela Cody-Mandell, karen.ianwatson@vodafone.co.nz
FOOD Vivienne Wilson, Jackie Kitson & jackiekitson3@gmail.com
Katrina Keenan
Our head coach is David Lindstrom and his assistant coaches are:
Richard Barnett
David Hatton
Jacinda Bamford
Grace Shaw
Eva Watson is our Club Captain and Sophie Bowden is the Deputy Club
Captain. Their role is to supervise and support the junior rowers and novices at
regattas, coordination of the boat trailer loading, liaise with Catherine (TIA),
collate rowing results for assemblies and school news and support fundraising
initiatives.
We have a close affiliation with Christchurch Boys High School Rowing and at
times will work together by sharing resources and equipment. This is a real
advantage during regattas and training camps.
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COMMUNICATION
Communication to all members and parents of the club is via:
Email emails to a home address will be sent with training schedules and
regatta information. Also requests for regatta help.
Facebook CGHS Rowers Group: Coaching updates and training schedules
are posted on the rowers Facebook page for the rowers. This is a
closed group.
CGHS Parents Group: Parent updates for results ad photos from
the regattas. A great way to keep in touch if you can’t make it
and also communicating with other parents throughout the
season. This is a closed group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/142519549461373
School Rowing Notice Board opposite the Gym entrance for notices
and photo’s
TRAINING
The training timetable covers periods of 1-2 weeks. It is emailed home and
posted on the Rowers Facebook page. We try to have consistent training
schedules, but changes do happen and usually reflect school commitments,
access to facilities (such as the ergs) and adverse weather conditions.
On water training will be mainly based on the Avon River at Kerr’s Reach.
However, this season we hope to spend more time at Lake Ruataniwha in
Twizel.
There will also be regular erg training throughout the season and also
weight sessions at Atlas Gym in Sydenham.
A swim safety test will take place at Jellie Park. A time will be advised at the
beginning of the season. Al girls will be expected to tread water and swim in
their rowing clothes for up to 5 minutes.
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It is extremely important for the girls to come to ALL listed training sessions. This
is a team sport and 7 rowers cannot make a crew of 8!
If a rower is unable to attend a training session they MUST
inform their coach as soon as possible
Our coaches are fully supportive and understanding of academic priorities,
especially around exam time. It is vital that the girls keep their coach
informed.
Training does continue throughout the summer holidays. There is a break over
Christmas and then training will commence at Twizel for Camp #2 on 14
January 2109
TRANSPORT
Cycling to and from Kerr’s Reach is a mandatory part of training. It is
important that your daughter has a bike in good working order. It is
compulsory to wear a hi-vis vest and helmet when cycling to and from any
training.
There is a recommended cycle route to Kerr’s Reach and all Novice Rowers
will be guided on this route by the Senior Rowers. This route has been
researched and decided on by the committee as the safest.
It may be handy for the rowers to learn how to repair a puncture!
Transport to the regatta’s is organised by the committee. We use a mix of
school and rented vans. When the entire crew travel a bus will be hired to
get to regatta’s and camps. Occasionally parent vehicles are required to
make up additional seating required. Requests will be emailed out before
each regatta.
Transport from the regatta’s is by the parents who attend to support the
girls. Please make yourself available for this.
Please note, parents providing transport to or from any regatta’s or camps
must hold a current New Zealand Driver’s License. It is not necessary to have
drivers Police vetted.
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UNIFORM & CLOTHING
Our rowers are a team to be proud of and it is important that the girls look like
a team and therefore have the correct uniform while training and at
regatta’s. Uniform costs are an addition to the Rowing fee’s and items will not
be supplied until they have been paid for. A list of uniform items and price
will follow as a separate order form.
Uniform orders are available from Catherine (TIC) and must be ordered at the
start of the season during the Orientation night. Additional Maadi Cup
clothing is designed by the Senior Girls every year and is only required by
those attending the Maadi Cup. These carry our sponsors names and are
coveted by all club members.
Weather at Regatta’s can be extremely variable, even for a summer sport.
Cold and windy one day, and sun burning the next. The girls require sufficient
clothing for cold and wet weather.
PARENT COMMITMENT & SUPPORT
CGHS has a wonderful parent support group and new families are warmly
welcomed. There is great camaraderie as we all work together to provide
the best environment for our daughters. All parents are welcome at all
regatta’s and your daughter will appreciate your support.
Parents play an essential role in a variety of areas, such as fundraising, event
coordinating, social activities and house parenting. Rowing is a challenging
and physically demanding sport and the MOST important support you can
give your daughter is encouragement for the entire season. Feed them,
hydrate them, help with their time management and remember they will be
tired, especially until their fitness improves. The positive change you will see in
your daughter will be reward enough for the disruption your household will
endure over the season.
Please support the coaching decisions that are made. If there is an issue, all
queries should be directed to the head coach (David Lindstrom), or if further
action is required, please direct this to the club President (Julian Bowden) or
Catherine McDermott (TIC)
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COSTS
All rowers will pay a fixed fee which will cover the costs of coaching,
equipment, travel, accommodation, food, race entries for all regatta’s up to,
and including, the South Island Secondary Schools Regatta.
Based on a rowing programme for the 2018/2019 season our fees will be:
$3,500.00 for the entire season if paid in a lump sum by 31 October 2018
Fees can also be paid in 5 monthly instalments of $730.00 on the 20th of the
month for October, November, December, January and February.
In 2018/2019 the fee for a coxswain will be $2500.00 or 5 x $520.00 instalments.
Items not covered in the fees are:
Club uniform and rowing suit
Pre Maadi-Camp at Lake Ruataniwha
Maadi Cup extra’s, uniform, travel to Cambridge and
accommodation.
Payments can be made online to:
CGHS Rowing Club 12 3240 0106019 00
Please reference your daughters SURNAME and what the payment is for
Example: ‘UNIFORM’
10FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP
To enable us to keep the Rowing fees down from season to season, we rely
heavily on sponsorship and fundraising. We have 2 major fundraising activities
throughout the season with a few smaller ones from season to season
dependant on the families that are in our circle.
CHEESE ROLLS
The value of this fundraiser is that for a day of work we can generate about
$5000 for the club. This is a great opportunity for the rowers to participate in
an event, and along with parent help, it is a fun and productive day. Not to
mention a very tasty result!
OARSOME AFFAIR
The Oarsome O’Fare is an annual fundraising silent auction for twelve
Christchurch rowing schools. This event is supported by and held at McKenzie
and Willis. For $25, you get entry to the event and the ability to bid for auction
items (from 5.30pm to 7.30pm) - there are many great bargains to be had! In
addition, you get free finger food, wine and juice. Those who have attended
in the past will testify that it is a great social occasion, as well as being a
major fundraiser for CGHS Rowing. Michaela and Jody from the fundraising
committee will be in touch in the New Year for donated goods that we can
use in the silent auction. We generally exceed over $10k in funds from this
evening, therefore making it a really important fundraiser for us. In November
each rowing family will be given 2 tickets to purchase or on-sell to friends and
acquaintances. Keep Friday 15 February clear on your calendar for this great
event.
SPONSORSHIP
We also have the opportunity for businesses to support our club for a
donation of $1000. We will put your company logo on one of our boats for
the season. This is a great visual opportunity for your company as the girls row
slowly on the side of the lake as they head to the start gate. A LOT of people
will be standing lakeside!
GRANTS
We will also be applying to various organisations for grants to help with travel,
boats and coaching.
If you have any other ideas or wish to discuss sponsorship, please do not
hesitate to contact Ian Watson or Tania McLeod
11REGATTA’S & CAMPS 2018 – 2019
Regatta’s run throughout the season. They are held at Kerr’s Reach in
Christchurch, Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel and Lake Hood in Ashburton. The
Maadi Cup for the 2018/2019 season will be held at Lake Karapero in
Cambridge.
At all regatta’s we will have our CGHS Marquee set up at the side of the lake.
The marquee is a great place for parents to get together and we welcome
all friends and family members to come and support our rowers. Hot drinks
are available and fresh baking is always appreciated!
We suggest you bring a chair, sun block, warm clothing and binoculars. There
is often time between your daughter’s races to explore the area.
Unfortunately, bikes are no longer allowed along the last 1000m of the
course for safety reasons.
12REGATTA EXPECTATIONS
Crews: The girls will be told what boat and crews they are entered in
during the week before the regatta. Often girls are in multiple
crews so will therefore have a busy schedule during race days.
Schedule: the race schedule is usually available a day or two before the
regatta and the girls are usually entered into 2 or 3 races each.
The girls will let you know their race times. Rowing is completely
weather dependant, with wind often altering race plans
throughout the day. Everyone is kept informed and those not at
the regatta should head to the Facebook page for updates. The
schedule and results are updated on the white board in the
Marquee. ROWIT is a great online format that is updated with
race times, race activity and results www.rowit.co.nz
Boat Park: This is where the boats are kept and preparation for races takes
place. We respectfully ask that parents stay out of the boat park
at all times. It is pretty frantic down there and the girls and
coaches will be going through pre-race rituals. When the girls are
free and ready to relax, they will make their way to the marque,
so you will have a chance to see them on race day.
Food: Tea and coffee is provided for family and friends at the marque.
If families could please bring some baking to share with the girls
and supporters. We have a BBQ that is available at all regattas
and at Twizel we use this to cook dinner for the girls and
supporters on the Saturday after racing finishes.
BBQ Dinner: At Twizel regatta’s we have a BBQ for the girls, coaches and
supporters between 5pm – 6pm, once racing finishes for the day.
All families are encouraged to attend and therefore we please
ask that you bring a salad to share. Please advise the committee
that you will be attending for catering purposes. CGHS provide
the meat and bread.
13LODGE PARENTING
At Twizel the club has developed a relationship with the local camping
ground that allows us to be housed in one location, right by Lake
Ruataniwha.
This year will be the first time we have been able to locate our whole team in
one venue and we are excited about the dynamics this will bring to the
team. The new lodge will house up to 60 girls and 10 adults.
This will be a new process for the coming season and we are sure it will
simplify many logistical issues that we have experienced in the past.
The club will call for volunteers to assist by staying at the lodge with the girls
over the season.
All members of the CGHS Rowing Committee and Coaching Staff have
undergone Police vetting. We do wish to advise that parents staying at the
lodge will not have to be police vetted, however it is our policy that parents
must be a female on her own or a male and female couple. Males are
unable to sleep in the same area of the Lodge as the girls.
14CAMPS
Camps this year will be for the entire club based at Lake Ruataniwha. The
camp fees are included in the rowing fees for the 2018/2019 season. Closer to
the time we will be asking parents to help with the camp.
Pre-Maadi Camp is for those girls that have been selected to go to the
National Secondary Schools Regatta - Maadi Cup. This camp will be held in
March before the selected girls head to Cambridge for the Maadi Cup.
CAMP & REGATTA DATES
15-Oct Water based training begins
16-Oct Parent Information Evening
19-Oct Orientation Night
20-Oct Orientation & Rowing
3-Nov Cheese Roll Making
7- 9 Dec Otago Champs Regatta
14-17 Dec Camp #1 Twizel
19 Dec - 13 Jan CHRISTMAS BREAK
14-18 Jan Camp #2 Twizel
18-20 Jan Canterbury Champs Regatta
1-3 Feb South Island Champs Regatta
15-17 Feb Camp #3 Twizel
1-3 March Kerrs Reach - Home Camp
7-10 March South Island Secondary Schools Regatta
15-17 March Pre-Maadi Camp Twizel
22-31 March Maadi Cup - Cambridge
15SAFETY
Cycling
Helmets and Hi-vis must be worn at all times
All girls will abide by the road rules, keep to the left and not run red
lights under any circumstances
It is the responsibility for the girls and parents to ensure their bike is road
worthy. Please check and maintain your bike on a regular basis.
If riding in the dark, please use front and rear lights and wear reflective
clothing
On the water
All girls will be able to swim 100m and tread water in light clothing and
shoes
All girls must inform the coach in TIC if they have health problems that
may mean they may be at risk if a boat capsizes or they are thrown in
the water
It is the responsibility of the rowers to ensure they have the correct
clothing to match the weather conditions
16 All crews must abide by the instructions of the person in charge of the
boat at all times. That person will be the cox, in a coxless boat it will be
the stroke. The coach may appoint another crew member at his
discretion.
If the boat capsizes it will still float. The crew must stay with the boat
then push the boat to shore. The crew must keep talking to each other.
The coxswain must wear a life jacket
A single sculler must not row alone. Another boat or coach must be in
close proximity in case of a problem.
The coxswain is responsible for ensuring there are no collisions on the
water.
All girls are responsible for their own sun protection and keeping
hydrated. A small first aid kit is recommended.
Due care must be taken at all times to ensure the safety of people
when transferring boats from the shed to the water and return.
17REGATTA TIME!
Bedding Sleeping bag, pillowcase and/or own pillow. Towel
Food
o Please bring food for on the bus when travelling to regattas, or
money to purchase food at schedule stops
o Breakfast: Please bring own preferred breakfast foods (this
includes yoghurt, canned fruit, cereal). Toast and spreads
(margarine/butter, jam, honey & marmite) bread and milk will be
provided.
o Please bring own snack food and water bottle
Rowing Uniform: Racing row suit, cap, warm polypro and CGHS
Rowing Jacket
Casual mufti for wearing around the house (you must always be in
rowing uniform at the lake)
Toiletries Sunblock
Alcohol gel
Strapping tape
Ear-plugs
10mm Spanner Compulsory for boat rigging
18The Rowing club will provide
• Dinner on Friday nights
• Light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Lunch for Saturday and Sunday
• BBQ dinner on Saturday night
• Honey sandwiches, pink buns, bananas, and chocolate milk at the
boat-park for snacking on between races.
• Transport to and from the regatta
Expectations
• The girls will be helpful to lodge parents; doing dishes, ready for transport
on time, handing in cell phones at night.
• The girls are at the regatta to compete and NOT to socialise
• Crew members will be at the boat park at least an hour before start time
for each race
• Normal school rules apply
19REGATTA CREW SELECTIONS
The early season regattas allow the girls to gain experience racing, try
different rower combinations and different types of boats. The South Island
Secondary Schools (SISS) regatta is the final regatta that we enter as a whole
club. This will be held in Twizel at Lake Ruataniwha on 7-10 March 2018. This is
a very important regatta for our club as it is a competitive regatta, an
opportunity to meet personal goals and for many of our rowers, they will
complete their season.
This season the squad selections will take place at 2 different times:
The senior squad will be selected by the end of Term 3, based on attitude
and potential as we target top 3 placings at Maadi Cup. Ongoing
monitoring will take place during the season to ensure agreed targets and
commitments are being met. Failure to meet these agreed commitments
and targets could lead to squad changes.
For the rest of the rowing team crews will be selected prior to the SISS regatta
a team will be selected to represent CGHS at Maadi Cup.
CGHS crew selection policy
Selections will be made by the CGHS head coach, in consultation with all
other coaches, in an honest and full attempt to boat the fastest crews at
the SISS and NZSS regattas. A number of criteria will be applied to select
these crews. This list includes, but is not limited to:
• Seat-racing
• Ergometer Scores (2km and any other tests deemed relevant)
• Attitude to training and racing
• Commitment to training and racing
• Training Logistics
• Factors relevant to crew combinations including but not limited to
physical compatibility, technical compatibility and harmony
20SISS Selection Criteria
All club members will attend and compete at the South Island Secondary
Schools Championships to be held at Lake Ruataniwha.
NZSS Selection Criteria (Maadi)
A crew will be selected for the NZSS regatta if the head coach, in
consultation with all coaches, believes the crew has the ability to:
Qualify for the relevant A-final.
A number of factors will be taken into consideration and these include:
• Prognostics achieved with reference to previous NZSS times
• Performance with respect to competitors
• Coaches’ impressions of a crew’s potential
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Ultimate discretion regarding attendance at the NZSS regatta lies with the
head coach.
21TRAINING
Below is an example of the training the rowers will undertake at the beginning
of the season. This is subject to change as the season progresses.
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
11.30am
7am Erg 7am Erg Row 90
U18/U17 mins rest day
4pm 4pm
Yr11/12 Row 3.40pm Gym 4pm Row 3.40pm Gym Row
2pm Row
90 mins
11.30am
7am Erg Row 90
U16 mins rest day
4pm 4pm
Yr 10 Row 3.40pm Gym 4pm Row 3.40pm Gym Row
2pm Row
90 mins
1pm Row
4pm Row 4pm Erg/Gym 4pm Row 60 mins rest day
U15
Novies
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